Court of Appeals Affirms Appointment of Independent Guardian Over Patient Advocate Due to Failure to Act in Ward’s Best Interests
The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s opinion and order, finding no abuse of discretion.
Court of Appeals Holds Trial Court Properly Exercised Jurisdiction
The trial court properly exercised jurisdiction over the child, but did not have the authority to order visits between the child and her maternal siblings.
No-Fault Cases Remanded To Determine If Guardian Improperly Delegated Tasks
Even though a guardian may delegate tasks, a question remains in no-fault cases about whether a guardian improperly delegated certain tasks.
MSC Justices: Parents In Contested Guardianships Need Access To Court-Appointed Counsel
The Michigan Supreme Court has let stand an appeals court decision holding that a grandmother should not have been appointed full guardian of her grandchildren.